Education at Western Governors University
Every education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the education program at Western Governors University stacks up to those at other schools.WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a total student population of 147,866.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
WGU Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
Online Classes Are Available at WGU
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
WGU does offer online education options in education for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
WGU Education Rankings
Education Student Demographics at WGU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Governors University.
WGU Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from WGU, 76% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 189 |
| Black or African American | 325 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 706 |
| White | 7,328 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,054 |
Concentrations Within Education
If you plan to be a education major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Governors University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,690 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2,099 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,343 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 633 |
| Educational Administration | 563 |
| Teaching English or French | 538 |
| Special Education | 420 |
| Educational Assessment | 39 |
Related Majors
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for UT, the home state for Western Governors University.
| Occupation | Jobs in UT | Average Salary in UT |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Assistants | 17,830 | $26,230 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 11,990 | $59,880 |
| High School Teachers | 10,170 | $59,070 |
| Middle School Teachers | 6,540 | $61,880 |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 4,560 | $35,220 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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